The message of Hanukkah is one of light and hope, and at the center of its celebration is the menorah. Hanukkah began this year on Nov. 28, and to celebrate, the Chabad-Lubavitch Synagogue hosted a menorah lighting celebration in LaCenterra’s Central Green on Monday. More than 2,000 years ago, a… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/katy/article/Menorah-lighting-illuminates-LaCenterra-with-16662883.php

When first-year Hightower head coach Cornelius Anthony arrived in April, he figured his team might be in for a rebuilding year, having just graduated 39 seniors – including at least eight starters – from a team that reached the regional semifinals in 2020. What seemed less likely was that the… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/sports/young-hurricanes-in-first-state-quarterfinal-since-2011/article_57630c84-5139-11ec-9c80-2bdcde5154f6.html

Notable: Sturdivant has been a standout performer for the Bulldogs so far this season, despite only being a freshman. The point guard is averaging 20.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.5 steals per game for Austin, which is off to a strong 10-2 start. Sturdivant had a huge game against Marshall last week, collecting…

Reading through the pages of this edition of the Fort Bend Star, it’s easy to come away with a feeling for the size, scope and ambition of Fort Bend County these days. Work is progressing in Stafford on a $19 million industrial project. Out in Richmond, a brand new 850,000-square foot Amazon fulfillment facility just…

The Fort Bend County Junior Service League awarded Community Assistant Fund grants of $5,000 each to area nonprofits Two Lives Changed and Habitat for Humanity, FBJSL announced last week. Two Lives Changed, formerly known as Teen Life Center, will purchase diapers, wipes and meals for young mothers seeking support at… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/FBJSL-awards-grants-to-Two-Lives-Changed-and-16660812.php

The Dulles girls basketball team took an undefeated record all the way to the Region III-6A quarterfinals last year. The Vikings area off to another strong start this season, including a runner-up finish at the Fort Bend Classic. Dulles won four consecutive games over three days to reach the gold… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Dulles-reaches-final-to-lead-Fort-Bend-ISD-at-16654599.php

Comcast today announced the 100 recipients of the Comcast Rise Investment Fund grants. Each small business will receive a one-time $10,000 grant from the fund. More than 100 businesses in the area will also receive technology and marketing resources. The recipients are among nearly 6,700 entrepreneurs nationwide who have been selected through the Comcast RISE…

The Central Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce has appointed three new members to the chamber’s 2022 board of directors and named its 2022 executive committee. The board members’ and committee members ‘ terms will begin Jan. 1. The following slate of executing committee members, as well as the new board… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/central-fort-bend-chamber-approves-three-new-board-members-and-the-executive-committee-for-2022/article_2558058e-d2aa-5007-be53-8d6fb0e66417.html

Thirteen children will be spending Thanksgiving with their new families after county judges formalized their adoptions Nov. 19, National Adoption Day. “Everybody is happy,” said Olayinkah Atta, who—with her husband—adopted three siblings at the event. “We are so excited. We are very fortunate.”. Honour Akinola, her son who was adopted… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/city-county/2021/11/26/fort-bend-county-celebrates-national-adoption-day-with-13-adoptions/